Newcastle, WA witnessed a significant community mobilization on Tuesday evening following a contentious city council decision earlier this month to not raise the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. Councilmember Ariana Sherlock rallied supporters after the initial vote, leading to a large turnout at Lake Boren Park and a subsequent 5pm rally and march to City Hall. The demonstration saw more than a hundred people advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Amidst the public pressure, Councilmember Pratima Lakhotia reversed her stance, leading to a new vote where the council decided 4-3 in favor of raising the Pride flag for the remainder of June. The council meeting featured a peaceful confrontation between American flag-waving patriots singing Christian praise songs and LGBTQ+ supporters, with public comment extended by an hour. Even CM Paul Charbonneau appeared to let out a chuckle at all this patriotism. Ultimately, the Pride flag was raised outside Newcastle City Hall right after the meeting, marking a victory for the LGBTQ+ community.
A controversial vote to not raise the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag at Newcastle City Hall was reversed. City council voted 4-3 in favor of raising the flag for the remainder of June. https://t.co/11G0FheLEO
Pride flag raised outside Newcastle City Hall right after the city council meeting. Regardless of where you stand on this contentious issue, the community truly came out Tuesday evening to make their voices heard. 📸 courtesy: @bennetthaselton https://t.co/01x3wT0RjY https://t.co/PecS5mtYB6
AMERICAN PRIDE: At the start of Tuesday evening’s Newcastle council meeting, people waving American flags and signing Christian praise songs drowned out the LGBTQ+ crowd. Even CM Paul Charbonneau appeared to let out a chuckle at all this patriotism. Listen to the crowd sing… https://t.co/XzGjMaCgxk
Peaceful confrontation in front of Newcastle City Hall this evening. American flag waving patriots singing praise songs are greeting the LGBTQ+ marchers. Meanwhile, council chamber is packed. Public comment extended one hour. @FrontlinesTPUSA @TPUSA https://t.co/vIN8gqNfyA
BREAKING: Newcastle CM Pratima Lakhotia is flipping. Earlier this month, she was part of the contingent that voted 4-3 against raising the Pride flag in Newcastle, WA. But after community pressure, Lakhotia says she now wants to raise the flag if it comes up again for a vote this… https://t.co/uVJVS87JDX
More than a hundred people here at Lake Boren Park in Newcastle, WA to support the LGBTQ+ community. Earlier this month, the city council voted against raising the Pride flag. Supporters here plan on marching over to the council meeting to express their displeasure with the move.… https://t.co/9XmSIicBmh
It's almost showtime! Far-left activists and the alphabet mafia are planning to target Newcastle councilmembers who voted against raising the Pride flag earlier this month. There's a 5pm rally at Lake Boren Park. Then the crew is marching to City Hall. https://t.co/cdSpl244x4
CALL TO ACTION: New Castle, WA is getting ready for a potential clash with LGBTQ+ activists Tuesday evening. Councilmember Ariana Sherlock is riling up supporters after her fellow councilmembers voted against raising the Pride flag earlier this month. https://t.co/SjBpz59rSd
Although a motion to fly the pride flag was voted down, wokesters at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will NOT accept defeat. A rainbow flag is on display at the board’s HQ. A spokesman says it’s OK to fly the flag indoors, not outside. Really? https://t.co/zf0TOukQ8c
Pride group critical of council over flag decision https://t.co/5oZTGoj5Fg